It's unlikely that racism has increased; the accusations of racism definitely has. It's too bad it's come down to this. The left has broadened the divisiveness (unfortunately on purpose). The idea is that anyone and everyone who doesn't agree with their propaganda and ideology is and must be racist. Don't matter the color of your skin - don't agree? You're racist.
So, with throwing around all this "racist" crap, it SOUNDS like racism is on the increase when, in fact, it is not. It's simply people throwing the term around like it's popcorn thus demeaning the real meaning of racism and hurting people who actually may be experiencing it. Those of the left are very selfish & disingenuous individuals who do not provide any constructive dialogue and prefer to promote and shove their ideology and identity politics down our throats.
So, for 2019 we need to ensure that we call out these hypocrites for what they are - they themselves are racists and bigots and we must not fall into their selfish, demeaning ways. Most of us have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about; we accept all people no matter their race, color or religious affiliation for who they are (unless they otherwise prove us wrong) and will continue to do so despite what the leftists want us all to believe. Identity politics has no place in our society and we must squelch it out!! Canadians are not racist!
JMHO